May 17, 2025
community bank - community-led - economic development - education - farming - leadership - Uncategorized - Village Partners
Paving the Way to a Brighter Future
Maung Dein village, situated in Pin Laung Township, has 47 households and a total population of 223. The villagers primarily farm corn. The...
May 1, 2025
community bank - community-led - economic development - education - farming - female leaders - leadership - Uncategorized - Village Partners - women - womensempowerment - zambia
A New Chapter for Rosa: Community Loan Fuels Growth and Education
The community bank has been a game changer for Rosa Konye in Mpasu village in the southern Province of Zambia. 64-year-old Rosa has relied...
Apr 22, 2025
community-led - economic development - education - female leaders - leadership - Uncategorized - Village Partners - women - womensempowerment
Empowered by Books: A Learner’s Journey through the Library
Ma Tin Htwe, a vibrant 12-year-old girl from Htee Kan Laung Village, is currently a fifth-grade student. At a young age, Ma Tin Htwe moved...
Mar 26, 2025
community-led - economic development - education - female leaders - leadership - Uncategorized - Village Partners - women - womensempowerment
Women’s Self-Help Group for the Gold
The Thein Lay Pyar Village Women's Self-Help Group was formed in September 2023 with 16 members. Within a month, they began launching small...
Mar 11, 2025
community-led - economic development - education - leadership - Uncategorized - Village Partners
Soy Beans as an Innovative Cash Crop!
U Pwint, a 40-year-old married man living in Kaung Hote Village, Taunggyi Township, participated in a soybean cultivation initiative by...
Feb 26, 2025
community bank - community-led - economic development - education - leadership - Uncategorized - Village Partners
Women’s Group Discussions in Zambia
Women's Group Discussion Meeting We have an exciting update from our Zambian partner villages! This spring, we are launching a new...
Feb 20, 2025
community-led - economic development - education - leadership - Uncategorized - women - womensempowerment
Welcome Erika!
Shanta Foundation is thrilled to announce Erika Van Bibb as our new Director of Development! Erika brings years of experience in...
Jan 22, 2025
community bank - community-led - economic development - education - leadership - Uncategorized - Village Partners
Building a Stronger Future Through Infrastructure Projects in Myanmar
The above images are from villages slated for major infrastructure projects this year. 2025 marks a significant year for Shanta...
Jan 13, 2025
community-led - economic development - education - female leaders - leadership - Uncategorized - Village Partners - women - womensempowerment
Improving Sanitation and Dignity in Htee Kan Laung Village
A key component of the multi-sectoral development project undertaken by Shanta Foundation and Htee Kan Laung Village is our women's...
Oct 10, 2024
community bank - community-led - economic development - education - leadership - Myanmar staff - Uncategorized - VAP - Village Partners
Why Six Years?
You might wonder why Shanta’s village partnerships take six whole years. (we get this question a lot!) Yes—it’s a big commitment!...